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California Homeowners, HOAs, and Condo Associations


Below is a list of all homeowners associations by county. If you need to get in touch with the HOA, board members or property manager please click on the "HOA Details" link below.

There are many benefits to living in a community that has an HOA. Realtors agree that property values are more protected when an HOA is involved. The common areas are maintained by professionals and there is increased community pride. Rules and regulations definitely deters nuisance activity and promotes conformity. Homes tend to be aesthetically pleasing and amenities are well maintained such as pools, landscaping, sports courts, walking trails etc.

When you purchase a property in an HOA community you sign documents declaring that you will abide by the HOA rules and regulations and that you will pay the monthly HOA fees. Often you will find a homeowners association in a planned development such as a leased land property, gated communities, condominiums and condo/townhome communities. You won't be able to purchase property in those neighborhoods unless you agree to join the HOA. As a general rule, you will have to pay a fee and be interviewed by the board of directors before they will give purchase approval.

If you are seriously considering buying in condo or a community that has an HOA you should always review the association documents, read the rules and regulations, familiarize yourself with the financial operating budget, check for any pending litigation, and make sure that the reserve fund is sufficient.

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Belvedere Lagoon Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Canon Village Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Hilarita Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
La Cresta Unit 2 Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Marin County Oak Creek Condo Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Marinero Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Mount Tiburon Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Paradise Cay Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Paradise Estates Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Point Tiburon Bayside Condo Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Reedlands Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Tiburon Crest Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Tiburon Hill Estates Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Tiburon Ridge Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Timmers Landing Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Vista Tiburon Homeowners Association, Belvedere Tiburon CA HOA Details
Pixley Arms Homeowners Association, Corte Madera CA HOA Details
Tamalpais Place Condo Association, Corte Madera CA HOA Details
Village Green Condo Association, Corte Madera CA HOA Details
Oak Manor Homeowners Association, Fairfax CA HOA Details
Petaluma Marina Homeowners Association, Fairfax CA HOA Details
Shadow Creek Of Fairfax Homeowners Association, Fairfax CA HOA Details
Tidelands Homeowners Association, Fairfax CA HOA Details
Greenbrae Homeowners Association, Greenbrae CA HOA Details
Greenbrae Improvement Club Homeowners Association, Greenbrae CA HOA Details
Nara Gardens Homeowners Association, Greenbrae CA HOA Details
Port Eliseo Condo Association, Greenbrae CA HOA Details
Kent Woodlands Homeowners Association, Kentfield CA HOA Details
Seventy Corte Real Condo Association, Kentfield CA HOA Details
Shay Creek Homeowners Association, Lagunitas CA HOA Details
2632 Fillmore Street Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Deer Hill Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Greenfield Court Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Homestead Valley Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Marinview Of Marin County Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Muir Woods Park Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Northridge Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Scott Valley Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Smith Ranch Court Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Tamalpais Valley Improvement Club Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Trillium Lane Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
West Blithedale Canyon Homeowners Association, Mill Valley CA HOA Details
Nicasio Valley Ranch Homeowners Association, Nicasio CA HOA Details
161 Gilbert Street Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
830 Third Street West Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Alta Sierra Airport Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Anchorage Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Bayhill Place Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Black Point Club Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Brooke Ranch Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Cambridge Park Townhomes Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Camelback North Phase 74 Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Casa Marinwood Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Cedar Creek Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Channing Arms Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Cheda Acres Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Chesbro Square Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Corte Madera Shores Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Corte Mesa Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Country Club Court Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Countryhouses Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Cypress Creek Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Danville Townhomes Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Del Monte Highlands Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Dimond Heights Condo Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Dominican Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Fairfax Gardens Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Gage Street Townhomes Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Grand Landing Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Greenwood Bay Condo Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Hamilton Field Of Marin Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Hamilton Park Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Happy Lane Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Heron Court Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Hillside Park East Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Ignacio Creek Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Ignacio Gardens Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Ignacio Hills Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Ignacio Place Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Indian Meadows Condo Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Keys Landing Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Larkspur Creekside Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Little Hills Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Lone Oak Commons Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Madera Del Presidio Phase I Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Madera Del Presidio Phase Iii Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Madera Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Mar Val Home Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marin City Townhomes Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marin Glen Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marin Harbor Village Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marin Somerset Place Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marin Valley Terrace Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Marina Vista, Sausalito Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Mcdowell Meadows Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Mckinney Bay Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Meadow Gardens Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Meadowcreek Station, Corte Madera, Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Meadows Of Terra Linda Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details
Miller Creek Homeowners Association, Novato CA HOA Details

Fiduciary Duties of Board Members

The day-to-day business of most developments, such as managing finances and maintenance, is typically run by its homeowner association (HOA) board of directors (the "Board"). If you live in a planned unit or joint interest development, serving on the board can be an important way to impact and help maintain your community's well-being. However, to operate responsibly and avoid potential legal liability, you'll need to know your fiduciary obligations as an HOA board member. Breach these, and you could face personal liability for your actions or errors.

The fiduciary duties of HOA board members mainly arise from state corporate law. Most HOAs are nonprofit corporations, typically formed by filing articles of incorporation in the state where the development is located. Recognizing that a corporation's board members serve in a position of trust, every state's corporation law imposes a fiduciary duty on the corporation's board of directors, requiring them to act in its best interest.

Subject to some limitations, this fiduciary duty applies to HOAs, though they are typically nonprofit corporations and even though HOA board members are usually volunteers.

A board member's fiduciary duties involve three essential components:

  • The duty of care
  • The duty of loyalty, and
  • The duty to act within the scope of its authority.

HOA Board Members' Duty of Care

To meet the duty of care, an HOA board member must make informed decisions, which might require some research before you act or vote on an HOA matter. For example, before fining a homeowner for a rule violation, you must familiarize yourself with the association's CC&Rs, and the details of the situation, such as by talking with the homeowner.

HOA board members must also act prudently and reasonably, using sound business judgment and avoiding arbitrary or capricious actions. For example, you can't issue a fine against a homeowner for painting a home red just because you don't like that color if this is not a violation of association rules about house paint color.

HOA Board Members' Duty of Loyalty

The duty of loyalty requires that HOA board members act fairly, in good faith, in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the HOA as a whole, rather than making decisions based on any personal interest or gain.

HOA board members should also avoid acting where there is a conflict of interest. For example, a board member helping select landscapers for the property should not steer contracts for landscaping to family members. For example, a board member who owns a purple house should not participate in a board vote on whether or not to allow pink and purple homes in the development.

Additionally, an HOA board member must protect members' confidentiality and not divulge information provided in confidence. For example, suppose a homeowner confides in a board member about his impending home foreclosure to arrange a payment plan for HOA dues. In that case, the board member should not disclose the information to a friend or neighbor.

HOA Board Members' Duty to Act Within the Scope of Authority

This duty requires the HOA board to perform the tasks it's obligated to carry out but prohibits the board from making decisions or acting on matters without the authority to do so. The power of an HOA comes from its obligations under state laws and the authority granted to it in the development's governing documents.

To ensure you meet your obligations as a board member, you must know what duties are required. Review your state law and HOA's governing documents, specifically the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and your development's CC&Rs to determine the HOA's obligations and the extent of its authority.

For example, if the laws or governing documents do not grant your HOA board the authority to adopt new rules and regulations, any restrictions it adopts about house colors might be invalid.

HOA Board Member Protection from Personal Liability

Many HOA board members are understandably concerned about their liability for lawsuits. Unhappy homeowners can sue the HOA and the board members individually for several reasons; for example, if the HOA fails to maintain a common area properly or discriminates when enforcing a rule.

The best protection against liability as an HOA Board member is to take what you do seriously. You can avoid a breach of fiduciary duty by fully informing yourself before making decisions, ensuring you have the authority to act, and always acting in the best interests of the HOA.

In addition, some forms of protection from personal liability are available from your state law, your development's governing documents, and your HOA's D&O insurance.

HOA Insurance That Protects Board Members

Your HOA's insurance can also provide significant liability protection for board members. General liability insurance is not enough, however. Liability insurance protects the HOA from personal injury or property damage claims. Therefore, your HOA should have adequate Director's and Officer's (D&O) insurance to protect board members in claims for the breach of fiduciary duty.



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